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Definition Of Indigent:


One who is poor and cannot afford basic neccessities of life like food, shelter and clothes.
It also refers to a defendant who cannot afford a lawyer/attorney to fight the case. In such cases, the court authorities provides a government attornies to try the case.Other definition of Indigent- Impoverished, unable to hire a lawyer or afford expense of criminal defense.

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